A new study shows the use of personal protective equipment within the dental office setting is highly effective in the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19. While dental hygienists face an elevated risk for contracting the disease, according to the U.S. Occupational...

Tooth sensitivity. Tooth pain. And tooth stains. These are all possible indicators for having a cavity. They are not the only signs, however. A person may have a decayed tooth without even feeling any pain or discomfortable whatsoever despite eating ice cream or...

From time to time, it’s normal to feel a little parched and experience a fleeting moment of cotton mouth. A glass of water or chewing gum is usually the remedy to reverse sudden mouth dryness. But, what happens if dry mouth becomes more common? What if you wake up...

Maintaining proper oral health is a top priority. Since an early age, you’ve been correctly told that it’s very important to brush your teeth twice a day, floss and take other preventive measures that promote healthy teeth and gums. You may have also heard of some...

Everyone wants the very best for their dental health and smile. But sometimes well-intended efforts may fall short in fully protecting people from cavities, gum disease and other preventable dental ailments. Here are five common mistakes that you might be committing...

Obviously, not brushing or flossing your teeth is a road no one wants to travel. But there other bad habits that can leave you vulnerable too. Everyday activities you might not be paying attention to can lead to permanent damage and oral health complications. Here are...

Cavities do not have to be a way of life. You may have gone for a regular checkup feeling great only to learn that you’ll have to come back because you’ve develop a cavity, a permanently damaged area inside the hard surface of your teeth. While filling a cavity is a...

The sudden jolt of pain caused by tooth sensitivity is the worst — especially if you’re enjoying your favorite iced drink or a scoop of ice cream. Millions of Americans suffer from sensitive teeth and recurring episodes of temporary discomfort and pain. But here’s a...

One of the most important and oldest habits you’ve worked on is brushing your teeth. You may have been too young to remember the first time you held a toothbrush to clean your teeth. Over time, you may have improved on your brushing habits and followed the rule of...

Everyone can agree that regular flossing is vital to fighting plaque buildup and preventing gum disease. Even when the federal government released its Dietary Guidelines in 2015, which did not refer to the importance of flossing, dental professionals and their...